attacking
/əˈtækɪŋ/
adjective
- Intended or used for attacking; aggressive or offensive in nature.
- The team adopted an attacking strategy from the very first minute.
- The general ordered an attacking formation to overwhelm the enemy.
- Attacking players must be quick and creative to break through the defense.
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noun
- The action of launching an attack; the act of going on the offensive.
- In chess, a good player knows when to switch from defending to attacking.
- The army's attacking began at dawn with a barrage of artillery.
- The coach emphasized the importance of constant attacking in the second half.